Field Sales Merchandiser - Wonderful Pistachios, POM Wonderful, Halos Citrus

About the role

The Field Sales Merchandiser role increases brand awareness for the grocery store shopper for some of our most known household brands. This is a full-time position with amazing benefits including a company car with a gas card and a Monday to Friday work schedule starting at 7am each day.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 90+ grocery retail relationships within an assigned 50+ mile range territory
• Determine the best location within each store for sales of all Wonderful brand products by building and moving displays
• Rotate and stock all company authorized products on each grocery store call
• Maintain schematic integrity while re-merchandising projects including grand openings and remodels as requested by the retailer
• Develop and maintain relationships with retailer personnel and supervisors to facilitate account penetration
• Sell, up-sell, and maintain retail distribution of all headquarter-authorized products for all stores in assigned territory
• Accurately record all data-gathering objectives as instructed through use of company hand-held devices
• Execute, maintain, and monitor all company-driven marketing initiatives and programs, including maintenance of POS and coupon/tie-in programs
• Provide chain-specific information and communication on a daily basis

Qualifications

• Proven retail sales success promoting grocery store products with the ability to form partnerships with store and produce managers, preferably within food and beverage
• Capability to provide compelling rationales to store management staff to display and purchase against the competition
• Prior experience and understanding of managing a large store territory and daily drive time
• Possess excellent selling, negotiation, and partnership-building skills
• Remain detail-oriented, goal-minded, problem-solving while working independently
• Enjoy working with people and being able to apply effective interpersonal and time management skills to get your work done
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Clean driving record - background check will be conducted
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Capability to work early mornings with a 7am start time
• Travel to Los Angeles, CA 3-4 times a year is required, as permitted by the company
• Live within territory boundaries as established; may require minimal overnight travel depending on territory

Benefits

• Company car, gas card, maintenance card, and technology equipment and support provided
• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future
• Virtual mental health resources, life coaching, engaging employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and fitness reimbursements
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units
• Focused Learning and Development: Extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward
• Continuous Improvement Training: Training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace
• Building a Healthy Society: Investments in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives
• Giving Back to the Community: Allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join group service projects within our local communities

Additional Information

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.